Down to Earth - Can surfboards, handbags and coffins be made from mushrooms?
France 24
by Elitsa GADEVAFebruary 27, 2026
Can mushrooms replace leather and plastic? Thanks to mycelium derived from fungi, companies can now make 100 percent biodegradable products such as shoes and furniture that look exactly like leather. Major brands are already trying to make the shift. Our France 2 colleagues report.
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Originally published on France 24 on 2/27/2026